ShinyHunters hacker reportedly detained in Jordan, aiding FBI

A suspected ShinyHunters hacking group member known online as "Rey" has reportedly been detained in Jordan and is cooperating with the FBI to help locate other members of the extortion group.

According to Reuters, Jordanian authorities detained Rey, identified as Saif al-Din Khader, this week, with two sources saying he was taken into custody on Tuesday.

Two sources familiar with the arrest told Reuters that Khader is now helping the FBI and international law enforcement agencies locate other group members.

One source said Khader is walking law enforcement through his electronic devices and digital communications to help identify and locate his alleged co-conspirators.

"His cooperation is critical to ongoing efforts to arrest these hackers," a source told Reuters.

The reported detention comes amid an FBI crackdown on ShinyHunters following the group's cyberattack on the bureau.